Understanding Triangular Prisms

This video tutorial from MooMooMath explains how to find the volume and surface area of a triangular prism. It begins with an overview of the prism's structure, highlighting the triangular bases. The video then details the formula for calculating volume, using specific dimensions as an example. Following this, the tutorial covers the two-step process for determining surface area, which involves calculating the lateral area and adding the base areas. The video concludes with a recap and encourages viewers to subscribe for more math content.

What is the main topic discussed in this video?

• Solving quadratic equations

• Finding the area of a circle

• Calculating the volume and surface area of a triangular prism

• Understanding the Pythagorean theorem

What shape forms the base of a triangular prism?

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

Which formula is used to calculate the volume of a triangular prism?

• Base times height divided by 3

• Length times width times height

• 1/2 base times height of the prism

• Base area times height of the prism

What is the volume of a triangular prism with a base length of 10, height of 2, and prism height of 6?

• 90 cubic units

• 60 cubic units

• 120 cubic units

• 30 cubic units

What is the first step in calculating the surface area of a triangular prism?

• Determine the base area

• Calculate the lateral area

• Measure the height

• Find the volume

How do you calculate the lateral area of a triangular prism?

• Perimeter of the triangle times height of the prism

• Base area times height

• Length times width

• 1/2 base times height

What is the perimeter of the triangle used in the surface area calculation?

• 15

• 24

• 18

• 21

How many base areas are added to the lateral area to find the total surface area?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the total surface area of the triangular prism in the example?

• 136 square units

• 126 square units

• 146 square units

• 156 square units

What is the final step in calculating the surface area of a triangular prism?

• Divide the lateral area by the base area

• Multiply the base area by the height

• Add the lateral area to twice the base area

• Subtract the base area from the lateral area